Sean DeMarco

Devils did nothing right in the 1st round. I wanted them to trade up for Subban and they didn't. They then took a guy projected at best to be an average 2nd line forward instead of taking an offensive talent for our blue line ? Bystrom was the pick to make and not Matteau. I also don't like Lou and Conte thinking we want a Matteau in NJ. Some might like the move in hoping he sticks it to the NYR someday but really am I interested in buying a Matteau jersey ever ? I really don't think so.

Guys how does one make sure they get into the draft ? Is there really tickets left for the general public ? I want to go to NJ next year with my son to see it but I want assurances I can get into the event. I thought all the families and players attending would get all of the seats.

They had a chance to get what I feel is the best goalie in the draft by trading up and they didn't. They then passed on an opportunity to get a d-man that could contribute offensively in NJ to get a forward that projects at best as an average at best 2nd line forward. Sorry but our blue line needs more O and you can never have enough good to great defensive prospects in your organization. Bystrom should have been taken instead of Matteau. I am definitely not happy with the draft. Heck did the people involved in the draft even think the Devils fans might not even want a Matteau on the roster ? Seriously.

In regards to how the Devils played they got owned in the first 2 period but interference by LA made things really difficult. Marty had his A+ game and deserved better. Clarkson of course had two open net chances and blew it but at least he is getting to the net and getting the chances. Mark Fayne also missed one to but at least he pinched which is something the Devils D was having trouble deciding whether or not to do all night. You could see many times the D was indecisive and in the NHL I guarantee that is a recipe for disaster. As for players on the bubble to be in the lineup or not I think Sykora needs to be in next game as he is fresh legs and can score. I thought about NJ taking out Poni but we need size vs the Kings so it may have to be Gionta that sits. I also think that we need to do something about the D but the guy that played poorly tonight, Greene, is not likely to be taken out of the lineup. Still if I had it my way I would put in Larsson or Tallinder. Yes I understand that Tallinder would be a huge risk and has not played that well in his time in NJ but like Sykora he would be chomping at the bit to play.

Sad thing is I think the Devils could play better in G#2 and still lose. The Kings look pretty good although I think Quick's numbers are inflated by his team's play in front of him in these playoffs.

Devils really need to speak to off ice officials and whoever else they can about the poor refn in G#1 and find out if they are going to continue to not call that sort of interference.

Kings got away with interference all night which should have led to 4 to 6 more PPs for the Devils. My son and I counted them. It was disgusting. I thought the NHL was getting rid of this from the game of hockey. If the league has changed their mind about this the larger Kings team will just crush the Devils this series. How are the Devils to get chances if they are stood up at the blue line time and time again ?

When a puck is dumped into the offensive zone and the defender does not make an attempt to go retrieve it and instead physically stands up the oncoming forward that is interference